trade idea (fwd)

[mpark@windward.ns.gatech.edu (ManChul Park)]

Sorry, but IMHO this is not realistic trade.  Why would Utah want to 
trade Ostertag for EW?  They already have Russell in at 3, who 
they like alot and why give up a solid defensive presence inside?  For
a player who would play behind Russell?

ManChuL Park

Forwarded message:

> 	I propose that we trade Eric Williams to Utah for Greg Ostertag.
> I know some of you love EW but he doesn't have a well defined role here
> and the big GO could be our long term solution at center.  Yes Ostertag
> could be signed as a free agent next year, but that would probably consume
> all of our cap space.  If we trade for him, only 150% of his current
> salary (around $600k) would count towards the cap during next year's free
> agency period.
> 	That way we could get under the cap with other trades and make a
> run at a top flight 4 (such as Garnett, Wallace, Smith, McDysse, Jason
> Williams...).  Then we could go over the cap to resign Ostertag.
> 	Ostertag is big (7'2") and TOUGH.  He neutralized Hakeem in the
> semifinals and played a big part in the finals to keep the Jazz in the
> series.